Grrr Kardashians

[savvyg2]

Penelope is a classic name, so I don't think you can go wrong using it. Also, I think it sounds great with Mabel. However, if you choose this name, do expect it to jump up in popularity due to KK. I'm not sure it will rise as fast as Mason did, but only time will tell. Good luck and congratulations!

[irexshicanbabe]

If it is by far your favorite and you have your heart set on it, then use it!!! I wish I had a name that I loved more than any other - I wouldn't let popularity or a Kardashian ruin it for me.
That said, if you don't have your heart set on it, I would choose another name. Fiona and Susannah are both fantastic names. They both go with Mabel (a name which I love and may use for my baby due in December!) Susannah Louise or Fiona Louise sound best to me.

ETA I think Fiona and Susannah go better with Mabel than Penelope too!

[cjrathbun]

Yeah, part of the reason we're even considering going a different direction is that neither of us was over-the-moon obsessed with Penelope. My husband and I both really like it a lot, but it's not like I've been dreaming about the name since I was twelve or anything . Do you guys have any other suggestions, aside from my list of backups, that would go well with her sister Mabel and pair with Lou/Louise/Louisa for the middle name?

Thanks for all the encouragement everyone!